John F. Kennedy on his way to Dallas to deliver a speech.1963
Major Actions: Dependent Power:Peace corps of 1961: John Kennedy played a big role in the Peace Corps. He wanted to provide technical assistance, helping people understand the American culture, and helping America understand other cultures outside the country. It was related to social and economic of development. Kennedy wanted to improve citizen awareness, and create a better understanding of the world abroad.
Quote: "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible make violent revolution inevitable."
Accomplishments:
Shared Power: Civil Rights Act of 1964: JFK helped propose this Act, which didn’t become national until a year after his death. He helped propose what became the Civil Rights Act of 1964: It was a piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed major forms of discrimination against African Americans. It helped African Americans vote and go to schools with whites.
Quote: “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”
Loony: Civil Rights Act of 1964: JFK helped propose this Act, which didn’t become national until a year after his death. He helped propose what became the Civil Rights Act of 1964: It was a piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed major forms of discrimination against African Americans. It helped African Americans vote and go to schools with whites.He promised to get rid of segregation against blacks, but of course that could not happen. But he did pass the civil rights act. Quote: "America has tossed its cap over the wall of space."
Accomplishments: Constitutional: Nuclear Test Ban Treaty: JFK helped the United States, Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom sign the treaty. It outlawed any testing on nuclear bombs in water, throughout the atmosphere, and in Outer space. It allowed nuclear testing underwater as long as it followed the boundaries of the nation conducting the test.
Quote: "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
Executive Order: Order 10980
The order of 10980 represented the US government’s first attempt to deal with women’s issues since the passage of the 19th amendment in 1920. It dealt with the president’s commission with the purpose of studying issues that dealt with woman’s rights.
Executive Privilege:
It was an attempt to strip Federal Reserve Bank of its power to loan money to the government at interest.
John F. Kennedy’s Cabinet:
Secretary of State-
Dean Rusk: He advised the president often, and comforted him when he was stressed. They got along very well. Rusk helped Kennedy.
Secretary of the Treasury-
Douglas C. Dillon: He was the most fluencial member of the cabinet, and got along with Kennedy. Kennedy respected his opinions and ideas. Dillon helped Kennedy.
Secretary of Defense-
Robert S. McNamara: Kennedy declined many of McNamara’s ideas, because they did not fit along with his plan for America. There was tension between the two because of the different views. McNamara hindered Kennedy.
Attorney General-
Robert F. Kennedy: Considering that they are related they got along, and also he was respected throughout the cabinet. He had many good ideas. Kennedy helped Kennedy.
Postmaster General-
Edward J. Day: Day helped to promote many helpful things that Kennedy admits he hadn’t thought of. Day pushed a lot of things that Kennedy wanted to get done. He helped Kennedy.
Secretary of the Interior-
Stewart L. Udall: Udall helped to bring both of the parties together to work together. Kennedy appreciated that, and Udall helped him.
Secretary of Agriculture-
Orville L. Freeman: Freeman helped Kennedy with his camplaigning for president, he helped Kennedy win over many of the states that were still deciding. They are friends, as well as working together. Freeman successfully helped out Kennedy.
Secretary of Commerce-
Luther H. Hodges: Hodges had less of an influence then many other member, and Kennedy appointed him in hopes that he would. This was a problem, and it hindered Kennedy.
Secretary of Labor-
Arthur J. Goldberg: He pushed Kennedy a lot about freedom of the slaves problem. Kennedy didn’t like his ideas on how to go about they argued about it a lot. He hindered Kennedy.
Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare-
Abraham A. Ribicoff: He had good ideas for Kennedy, although after eighteen months he resigned. It wasn’t really his cup of tea. Ribicoff didn’t really hinder Kennedy so I would say that he helped him.
John F Kennedy
Dependent Power: Peace corps of 1961: John Kennedy played a big role in the Peace Corps. He wanted to provide technical assistance, helping people understand the American culture, and helping America understand other cultures outside the country. It was related to social and economic of development. Kennedy wanted to improve citizen awareness, and create a better understanding of the world abroad.
Quote: "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible make violent revolution inevitable."
Accomplishments:
Shared Power: Civil Rights Act of 1964: JFK helped propose this Act, which didn’t become national until a year after his death. He helped propose what became the Civil Rights Act of 1964: It was a piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed major forms of discrimination against African Americans. It helped African Americans vote and go to schools with whites.
Quote: “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”
Loony: Civil Rights Act of 1964: JFK helped propose this Act, which didn’t become national until a year after his death. He helped propose what became the Civil Rights Act of 1964: It was a piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed major forms of discrimination against African Americans. It helped African Americans vote and go to schools with whites.He promised to get rid of segregation against blacks, but of course that could not happen. But he did pass the civil rights act.
Quote: "America has tossed its cap over the wall of space."
Accomplishments:
Constitutional: Nuclear Test Ban Treaty: JFK helped the United States, Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom sign the treaty. It outlawed any testing on nuclear bombs in water, throughout the atmosphere, and in Outer space. It allowed nuclear testing underwater as long as it followed the boundaries of the nation conducting the test.
Quote: "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
Executive Order: Order 10980
The order of 10980 represented the US government’s first attempt to deal with women’s issues since the passage of the 19th amendment in 1920. It dealt with the president’s commission with the purpose of studying issues that dealt with woman’s rights.
Executive Privilege:
It was an attempt to strip Federal Reserve Bank of its power to loan money to the government at interest.
John F. Kennedy’s Cabinet:
Secretary of State-
Dean Rusk: He advised the president often, and comforted him when he was stressed. They got along very well. Rusk helped Kennedy.
Secretary of the Treasury-
Douglas C. Dillon: He was the most fluencial member of the cabinet, and got along with Kennedy. Kennedy respected his opinions and ideas. Dillon helped Kennedy.
Secretary of Defense-
Robert S. McNamara: Kennedy declined many of McNamara’s ideas, because they did not fit along with his plan for America. There was tension between the two because of the different views. McNamara hindered Kennedy.
Attorney General-
Robert F. Kennedy: Considering that they are related they got along, and also he was respected throughout the cabinet. He had many good ideas. Kennedy helped Kennedy.
Postmaster General-
Edward J. Day: Day helped to promote many helpful things that Kennedy admits he hadn’t thought of. Day pushed a lot of things that Kennedy wanted to get done. He helped Kennedy.
Secretary of the Interior-
Stewart L. Udall: Udall helped to bring both of the parties together to work together. Kennedy appreciated that, and Udall helped him.
Secretary of Agriculture-
Orville L. Freeman: Freeman helped Kennedy with his camplaigning for president, he helped Kennedy win over many of the states that were still deciding. They are friends, as well as working together. Freeman successfully helped out Kennedy.
Secretary of Commerce-
Luther H. Hodges: Hodges had less of an influence then many other member, and Kennedy appointed him in hopes that he would. This was a problem, and it hindered Kennedy.
Secretary of Labor-
Arthur J. Goldberg: He pushed Kennedy a lot about freedom of the slaves problem. Kennedy didn’t like his ideas on how to go about they argued about it a lot. He hindered Kennedy.
Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare-
Abraham A. Ribicoff: He had good ideas for Kennedy, although after eighteen months he resigned. It wasn’t really his cup of tea. Ribicoff didn’t really hinder Kennedy so I would say that he helped him.